Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Kearfott Corporation•Pine Brook, NJ

14h•$113,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Analyst performs preliminary and detailed structural, vibration, and thermal analyses to ensure components, subassemblies, and assemblies for Kearfott GND products meet internal and customer technical requirements. The role works with other Engineering disciplines—including Systems, Electrical, Test, and Software—and interfaces with Project Engineers, Program Managers, QA, Production, and Supply Chain. The analyst supports project teams with finite element analysis (FEA), analysis documentation and recommendations, design-review presentations, material selection, mechanical and electromechanical design, electronics packaging, and configuration management in a SolidWorks PDM environment. The position is performed on site at Kearfott's Pine Brook, New Jersey facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 4 years of post-graduation experience in FEA.
Experience with stress and thermal analysis using FEA techniques.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of configuration management for engineering documentation.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team player.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using ANSYS for FEA.
Aerospace or defense background.
Familiarity with a PDM document management environment.

Responsibilities

Perform FEA on complex electromechanical systems, including thermal and stress analysis.
Document FEA results and provide recommendations to support peer and customer reviews.
Present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Managers at design reviews.
Select materials that provide adequate structural margins of safety, optimal load paths, low weight, and high producibility.
Develop 3D and 2D mechanical components using SolidWorks CAD.
Develop 3D and 2D electromechanical assemblies using SolidWorks CAD.
Develop 3D and 2D electronic enclosures and electronics packaging.
Perform configuration management in a SolidWorks PDM environment.
Work with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure mechanical requirements are understood and implemented.